Collection of three Hesperantha coccinea - Crimson Flag
Collection of three Hesperantha coccinea - Crimson Flag
Hesperantha coccinea Major, Alba, Rosea
Crimson Flag, Scarlet River Lily, African Corn Lily, Schizostylis
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Description
This Hesperantha collection, also known as Cape lilies, is interesting for its late flowering period, from September to November. These rhizomatous perennial plants from the iridaceae family come in three different colour varieties: Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' with bright red flowers, 'Alba' with white flowers, and Rosea with pink flowers. Their dense and spreading clumps of foliage persist more or less throughout winter. Apart from being relatively hardy, these plants are easy to grow in sunny, moist soils, both in flower beds and in pots. They can tolerate temperatures as low as -8/-10°C and prefer slightly acidic to neutral soils.
The collection consists of:
1 x Hesperantha coccinea 'Major': This variety stands out with its scarlet red flowers and can reach a height of 60 cm. It is ideal for adding a touch of intense colour in autumn.
1 x Hesperantha coccinea 'Alba': This elegant variety has pure white flowers. It is slightly shorter than its 'Major' counterpart, with a height of approximately 50 cm.
1 x Hesperantha coccinea 'Rosea': Its pink flowers give it a special charm, and it reaches a similar size to the 'Alba' variety, approximately 50 cm. It is perfect for enhancing the colour contrast within our Schizostylis collection.
The best time to plant these frost-tender perennials is in spring. They thrive in flower beds, borders, or containers. The 'Major' variety, which is slightly taller, should be placed at the back of the other two. Plan for 6 to 8 plants per square metre, with a distance of 30 to 40 cm between each plant.
To create a harmonious combination in a wet meadow or along a bank, associate this collection with plants that thrive in similar conditions. Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria' with its dark red flowers and bronze foliage pairs perfectly with the red, pink, and white tones of the Cape lilies. Iris pseudacorus, with its bright yellow flowers, adds a touch of light to the ensemble. Carex elata 'Aurea', or golden sedge, enriches the textures and colours of the flower bed with its luminous foliage.
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Botanical data
Hesperantha
coccinea
Major, Alba, Rosea
Crimson Flag, Scarlet River Lily, African Corn Lily, Schizostylis
Schizostylis coccinea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Cape Lily in a sunny location in humus-bearing or clayey soil that remains slightly moist, even waterlogged. Protect it from cold winds. Prune the foliage and cover the soil with organic mulch in winter in slightly cold regions. This plant appreciates humid areas, next to a pond, with the rootstock able to be planted up to 10 cm below the water surface. Hardiness: -8 to -10 °C at its lowest.
Cultivation in pots is possible, in a rich substrate kept moist. The pots will be overwintered frost-free, in a bright room or an unheated greenhouse. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Dividing the clumps is necessary every 3 or 4 years, to prevent the plant from weakening.
The Cape Lily is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.